Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

About the university

Manipal Academy is one of India's oldest and most internationally-oriented private universities, considered the pioneer of private medical education in India. Campuses in India, Dubai, Malaysia, Antigua, and Nepal. Known globally for Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. One of the most popular destinations for international medical students — hosts students from 57+ countries. Kasturba Medical College is among Asia's top medical schools.

Key information

  • Location: Manipal, IN
  • Ranking #901
  • QS #901
  • National ranking #8
  • Institution type: private

Popular faculties

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Allied Health Sciences

Programs (7)

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering

Student body

  • Total students: 28,000
  • International students: 15%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $300 - $800 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 85%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • MET
  • NEET

Minimum GPA: 2.8

Tuition costs

  • $8,000 - $20,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 40.00%
  • Scholarships available: Manipal merit scholarships, international student awards, SAARC country fee concessions, medical excellence fellowships, alumni endowment grants.
  • Additional costs: Manipal is a university town — most students live on campus. Higher tuition offset by comprehensive facilities.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1953
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline

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